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specialise

/ˈspeʃ.əl.aɪz/

Tradução: Verbo que significa concentrar-se em uma área específica de estudo, trabalho ou atividade; tornar-se especialista em um campo determinado.

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verb

/ˈspeʃ.əl.aɪz/B2formalbritish
  • ptVerbo que significa concentrar-se em uma área específica de estudo, trabalho ou atividade; tornar-se especialista em um campo determinado.

A verb meaning to focus on a particular area of study, work, or activity; to become an expert in a specific field.

  1. Focus on a specific areaB1formal

    To devote oneself to a particular branch of study, profession, or activity.

    ptEspecializar-se

    • She decided to specialise in cardiology after medical school.
    • The law firm specialises in corporate mergers.
    • He specialises in repairing vintage cars.

    Sinônimosconcentratefocusmajorspecialize

    Antônimosbroadendiversifygeneralize

  2. Be specific aboutB2formal

    To make something more precise or detailed.

    ptEspecificar

    • The report specialises the requirements for each department.
    • Can you specialise your request so we can help you better?
    • The instructions specialise the steps needed for assembly.

    Sinônimosdelineatedetailparticularizespecifystipulate

    Antônimosbroadengeneralize

  3. Adapt for a purposeB2formal

    To modify or design something to suit a particular function or need.

    ptEspecializar

    • The tool is specialised for cutting glass.
    • They specialised the software for educational use.
    • The equipment is specialised for deep-sea exploration.

    Sinônimosadaptdesignfitmodifyorientshapetailor

    Antônimosgeneralize

  4. Concentrate effortsB1formal

    To become more focused on a particular area of activity or study.

    ptEspecializar-se

    • After his first year, he specialised in environmental law.
    • The company specialises in renewable energy solutions.
    • She specialises in early childhood education.

    Sinônimosconcentratefocusnarrow downspecialize

    Antônimosdiversifygeneralize

  5. Evolve for environmentC1formalscientific

    To develop in a way that is best suited to a particular environment or function, often leading to new species.

    ptEspecializar-se para o ambiente

    • Over millions of years, the species specialised to survive in the desert.
    • These birds have specialised their beaks to crack hard seeds.
    • The plant specialised its roots to absorb water in arid conditions.

    Sinônimosadaptdifferentiatediversifyevolve